Angadi Chandranna v. Shankar (April 2025) In this case, the …
Angadi Chandranna v. Shankar (April 2025) In this case, the Court clarified the distinction between self-acquired and ancestral property under Hindu law, especially in the context of post-partition acquisitions. It held that property acquired by a family member after partition is presumed to be self-acquired, unless it is proven that joint family funds were used or there was an intention to blend it with the joint family estate. The Court emphasized that mere cohabitation or shared use of property does not imply blending. To convert self-acquired property into joint family property, the owner must clearly express the intention to do so — generosity or family ties do not suffice. The burden of proof lies with the person alleging blending. The decision also noted that the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, which confers coparcenary rights to daughters, does not affect self-acquired property unless it retains its ancestral and undivided nature. This case reinforces the principle that legal ownership must be backed by intention and evidence, thereby protecting self-acquired property from vague or emotional claims in joint family disputes.
- July 2, 2025
- Created By: Dr.Deepakshi Joshi
